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Combo FH: Věci

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In October 1985, “Panton” label released “Věci”, the debut Combo FH album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Československá Televize Praha”, in Prague, and was produced by Daniel Fikejz.

Personnel:

  • Richard Mader – acoustic and electric guitar, piano, percussion, arrangements
  • Daniel Fikejz – vocals, piano, electric piano, accordion, clavinet, harpsichord, organ, synthesizer, acoustic guitar, marimba, percussion, arrangements
  • Václav Pátek – bass guitar
  • Bořivoj Suchý – soprano and tenor saxophone, piano, cello, percussion, arrangements
  • Milan Sládek – bassoon, percussion
  • Antonín Matzner – recording supervisor
  • Petr Šimák, Stanislav Sýkora, Čestmír Kadlec – engineer
  • Miloš Jirsa – cover
  • Blanka Chocholová, Jan Doubek – photography
  • Lubomír Dorůžka – sleeve notes

Track listing:

  1. Guma – Gu – Bořivoj Suchý, Daniel Fikejz
  2. Sedli A Jedli – Daniel Fikejz
  3. Ouklejí Slalom – Bořivoj Suchý, Daniel Fikejz
  4. Juta Targo – Richard Mader
  5. Řezník Zítra Nepřijede – Daniel Fikejz
  6. Sen Sušené Jahody – Daniel Fikejz
  7. Laserová Pouť – Daniel Fikejz
  8. Koko A Bučka – Daniel Fikejz
  9. Je Za Deset Minut, Pardále – Daniel Fikejz
  10. Přilož Ucho – Bořivoj Suchý, Daniel Fikejz, Oldřich Svoboda
  11. Druhá Nejlepší Pastička Na Myši – Daniel Fikejz
  12. Zelený Muž – Daniel Fikejz
  13. Tam Na Horách V Rákosí – Daniel Fikejz
  14. Asi To Zabalíme, I Josef Už To Zavinul – Daniel Fikejz

Agnus:Pinturas Y Expresiones

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In October 1980, “Dipiscopu” label released “Pinturas Y Expresiones”, the debut Agnus album.

Personnel:

  • Archi Basilico – guitar
  • Luis Sáez – guitar
  • Laura Fazzio – keyboards
  • Ricardo Tersse – electric bass
  • Ricardo Bonetto – drums
  • Cecilia Glariá – flute
  • Enrique Schüssler – vocal
  • Graciela Cassano, Graciela Girotti, Marcela Canalis – chorus
  • Federico Ehrlich – recording
  • Graciela Girotti – cover
  • Leonidas Noriega – illustration

Track listing:

  1. Pinturas Y Expresiones
  2. Historia De Un Rey
  3. Siglo XXI
  4. Nace El Dia

Spyro Gyra: Same

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In September 1977, “Crosseyed Bear Productions” label released the self-titled, debut Spyro Gyra album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Mark Studios” in Clarence, New York,  “Blue Rock Studio” in New York City, “House of Music” in West Orange, New Jersey, and was produced by Jay Beckenstein and Richard Calandra.

Personnel:

  • Jay Beckenstein – soprano, alto and tenor  saxophone, percussion, arrangements
  • Jeremy Wall – acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes, Minimoog, ARP Odyssey, ARP String Ensemble, Hammond organ, percussion, arrangements
  • Jim Kurzdorfer – bass guitar
  • Tom Walsh – drums, percussion
  • Umbopha Emile Latimer – congas, percussion
  • Tom Schuman – Minimoog, acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes
  • Greg Millar – guitars
  • Freddy Rapillo – guitars
  • Rubens Bassini – congas
  • Dave Samuels – marimba, tabla
  • Rick Bell – trombone
  • Fred Marshall – trombone
  • Anthony Gorruso – trumpet
  • Chuck Madden – recording
  • Craig Bishop – mix engineer
  • Lawrence Swist – mixing
  • Jim Bonnefond – mixing assistant
  • Rusty Payne – editing
  • Michael Cobb – design
  • Jeremy Wall – assistant producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Jeremy Wall, except where noted.

  1. Shaker Song – Jay Beckenstein
  2. Opus D’Opus – Jay Beckenstein
  3. Mallet Ballet
  4. Pygmy Funk
  5. Cascade
  6. Leticia
  7. Mead – Jay Beckenstein
  8. Paula / Paw Prints – Jay Beckenstein
  9. Galadriel

T-Square: Lucky Summer Lady

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On September 21, 1978, “Sonny Music Entertainment Japan” label released “Lucky Summer Lady”, the debut T-Square studio album.

Personnel:

  • Masahiro Andoh – lead guitar
  • Yuhji Mikuriya – rhythm guitar
  • Junko Miyagi – vocals, piano, keyboards
  • Akihiko Miyasaka – vocals, keyboards
  • Shirō Sagisu – keyboards
  • Takeshi Itoh – alto and tenor saxophone, flute
  • Yuhji Nakamura – bass, synthesizer
  • Michael S. Kawai – drums, percussion
  • Kiyohiko Semba – vocals, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Masahiro Andoh, except where noted.

  1. A Feel Deep Inside
  2. Lucky Summer Day
  3. The Number
  4. Future Fly
  5. Love in a Dream (I Won’t Last a Day Without You) – Paul Williams, R. Nicols
  6. Before It’s Gone Too Far

Gary Boyle: The Dancer

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In September 1977, “Gull” label released “The Dancer”, the debut Gary Boyle album.  It was recorded in 1977, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Robin Lumley.

Personnel:

  • Gary Boyle – acoustic and electric guitar
  • Robin Lumley – electric piano, mixing
  • Zoe Kronenberger – piano, electric piano, synthesizer
  • Rod Argent – synthesizer
  • Robin Lumley – synthesizer
  • Dave Macrae – clavinet, electric piano, synthesizer
  • Doni Harvey – bass
  • Steve Shone – bass
  • Simon Philips – drums
  • Jeff Seopardie – drums
  • Morris Pert – percussion
  • Maggie Pert – voice
  • Martin Levan – engineer, mixing
  • Chris Tsangarides, Susan Dutson – tape op
  • Gull Graphics, John Pasche – design

Track listing:

  1. Crowshed Shuffle
  2. The Dancer
  3. Now That We Are Alone
  4. Lullaby for a Sleepy Dormouse (For Georgie)
  5. Almond Burfi
  6. Pendle Mist
  7. Apple Crumble
  8. Maiden Voyage (For Brian Auger)

Wally: Same

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In September 1974, “Atlantic” label released the self-titled, debut Wally album. It was recorded in 1974, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced nu Bob Harris and Rick Wakeman.

Personnel:

  • Roy Webber – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Pete Cosker – vocals, acoustic guitars, lead electric guitar, bass guitar
  • Paul Gerrett – Fender Rhodes electric piano, Hammond organ, mellotron, harmonium, grand piano, harpsichord, vocals
  • Pete Sage – electric violin, bass guitar, mandolin
  • Paul Middleton – lap steel guitar, bass guitar
  • Roger Narraway – drums, percussion
  • Bob Harris, Rick Wakeman – string arrangements
  • Paul Tregurtha – engineer

Track listing:

  1. The Martyr – Paul Gerrett
  2. I Just Wanna Be a Cowboy – Roy Webber
  3. What to Do – Roy Webber
  4. Sunday Walking Lady – Roy Webber
  5. To the Urban Man – Jim Slade, Roy Webber
  6. Your Own Way – Alan Craig, Roy Webber

Carmell Jones Featuring Harold Land: The Remarkable Carmell Jones

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In September 1961, “Pacific Jazz” label released “The Remarkable Carmell Jones”, album by Carmell Jones featuring Harold Land (the debut Carmell Jones album). It was recorded in 1961, and was produced by Richard Bock.

Personnel:

  • Carmell Jones – trumpet
  • Harold Land – tenor saxophone
  • Frank Strazzeri – piano
  • Gary Peacock – bass
  • Leon Pettis – drums
  • Richard Bock – engineer
  • Woody Woodward – design, back cover photography
  • Barry Feinstein – cover photography
  • John William Hardy – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. I’m Gonna Go Fishing
  2. Come Rain or Come Shine
  3. Night Tide
  4. Sad March
  5. Stellisa
  6. Full Moon and Empty Arms

Kaizers Orchestra: Ompa til du dø

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On September 1, 2002, “Broiler Farm” label released “Ompa til du dør”, the debut Kaizers Orchestra album. It was recorded in 2002, at “Duper Studio” in Bergen, Norway, and was produced by Jørgen Træen, Stian Carstensen, Janove Ottesen and Geir Zahl. In 2002, “Ompa til du dør” won the “Best Album Award” at Spellemannprisen.  

Personnel:

  • Janove Ottesen – vocals, back-up choir, guitar, piano, marimba
  • Geir Zahl – vocals, guitar, back-up choir
  • Terje Winterstø Røthing – guitar, back-up choir, mandolin, tambourine
  • Helge Risa – pump organ, piano
  • Jon Sjøen – double bass, electric bass
  • Rune Solheim – drums, percussion
  • Stian Carstensen – banjo, kaval
  • Jan Kåre Hystad – saxophone
  • Jørgen Træen – recording, mixing
  • Audun Strype – mastering

Track listing:

All lyrics and music by Janove Ottesen, except where noted.

  1. Kontroll på kontinentet
  2. Ompa til du dør
  3. Bøn fra helvete – Janove Ottesen, Geir Zahl
  4. 170
  5. Rullett – Geir Zahl
  6. Dr. Mowinckel – Geir Zahl
  7. Fra sjåfør til passasjer
  8. Resistansen
  9. Dekk Bord – Janove Ottesen, Geir Zahl
  10. Bak et halleluja
  11. Bris
  12. Mr. Kaizer, hans Constanze og meg

Peter Bardens: The Answer

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On September 1, 1970, “Transatlantic” label released “The Answer”, the debut Peter Bardens album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Peter Bardens.

Personnel:

  • Peter Bardens – vocals, piano, organ
  • Andy Gee – guitar
  • Peter Green – guitar
  • Bruce Thomas – bass
  • Reg Isadore – drums
  • Alan Marshall – vocals, percussion
  • Rocki Dzidzornu – congas
  • Londa Lewis, Steve Ellis – vocals
  • David Wooley – vocals
  • Gerry Boys – engineer
  • George Peckham – mastering
  • Annie Walker – artwork
  • Rainbow – sleeve, design
  • Keith Morris – photography
  • John Whitehead – production coordinator

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Bardens.

  1. The Answer
  2. Don’t Goof with a Spook
  3. I Can’t Remember
  4. I Don’t Want to Go Hoome
  5. Let’s Get It On
  6. Homage to the God of Light

Automatic Man: Same

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In August 1976, “Island” label released the self-titled, debut Automatic Man album. It was recorded in 1976, and was produced by Lou Casabianca, Kaith Harwood, Pat Thrail, Bayeté, Doni Harvey and Michael Shrieve.

Personnel:

  • Pat Thrail – vocals, guitar, arrangements
  • Bayeté (Todd Thomas Cochran) – vocals, keyboard, synthesizers, clavinet
  • Doni Harvey – vocals, bass
  • Michael Shrieve – drums, electronic drums, percussion
  • Keith Harwood – engineer, mixing
  • Chris Kimsey – engineer
  • Bari Sage, Dave Jordan, Guy Bidmead, Jeremy Gee – tape op
  • Lou Casabianca – art direction, design
  • Dwain Zerio – painting
  • Jim Lee – photography

Track listing:

  1. Atlantis Rising Fanfare – Bayeté
  2. Comin’ Through – Bayeté
  3. My Pearl – Doni Harvey, Michael Shrieve
  4. One and One – Bayeté
  5. Newspapers – Bayeté
  6. Geni – Geni – Bayeté
  7. Right Back Down – lyrics by Lou Casabianca, music by Bayeté
  8. There’s a Way – Doni Harvey, Lou Casabianca, Michael Shrieve, Bayeté
  9. I.T.D. Interstellar Tracking Devices – Lou Casabianca, Bayeté
  10. Automatic Man – lyrics by Lou Casabianca, music by Bayeté
  11. Atlantis Rising Theme – Bayeté